Fertility Checklist

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What can be done by me or my significant other before starting my cancer treatment to increase the likelihood that I will be able to have children?

Will I enter premature menopause after treatment? If I become menopausal after treatment, is it likely to be temporary or permanent?

Are there alternative ways or medications to treat this cancer that reduce the risks of damage to my reproductive system?

Would any of these options make my treatment less effective? After treatment, how will I know if I am infertile or fertile?

Do I need to talk to an OB/GYN doctor or fertility specialist in addition to my cancer care team to understand my fertility options?

I am interested in freezing eggs or embryos. Is this an option for me? Could you please give me more information?

I am interested in sperm banking. Is this an option for me? Could you please give me more information?

I stopped having my period, but could I still get pregnant? Should I be using birth control?

For how long will we need to prevent pregnancy during cancer treatment? Are condoms the best method for us?

My partner is pregnant. Is there any special reason to avoid sex during my cancer treatment?

Now that my cancer treatment has ended, I would like to have children. Is it OK for us to try to become pregnant?

Will my insurance pay for fertility preservation procedures?

The handy checklist of questions to ask your cancer care team to understand your fertility options as you start cancer treatment.

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